Africa’s FIFA World Cup Qualifiers pick back up this week, with 11 fixtures broadcast live from Matchday 5, running from Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 March 2025.
Category: Football
Commonwealth Games Federation Changes Name To Commonwealth Sport
On the occasion of Commonwealth Day, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is changing its public brand name to Commonwealth Sport.
Bechem United, Berekum Chelsea Set for Premier League Showdown in MTN FA Cup Quarterfinals
The 2024/25 MTN FA Cup quarterfinal draw has set the stage for an exciting all-Premier League clash, as Bechem United, former champions in 2016, prepare to host Berekum Chelsea.
Women Football Players in Africa Have Overcome Enormous Barriers – New Book Tells the Story
Chuka Onwumechili, Howard University Women’s Football in Africa, the first in-depth book on the subject, traces the history of women’s soccer from initially being banned through to today’s growing numbers of fans and broadcasting potential. It’s a story of triumph despite enormous barriers – among them sexism, abuse, homophobia and religion. We asked its author, […]
MTN FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw Set for March 7 at MTN House
Accra, Ghana – The highly anticipated draw for the quarter-finals of the 2024/25 MTN FA Cup is set to take place on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the MTN House, Ridge, Accra. This stage of the competition promises thrilling encounters as clubs from various divisions battle for a place in the semi-finals. […]
Russia, Congo and Pakistan Banned From 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will notably exclude three nations due to separate controversies. Russia, Congo and Pakistan have each faced suspensions or bans that prevent their participation in the prestigious tournament.
New Report Reveals Key Insights into the African Sports Market Trends for 2025
London, United Kingdom// — Africa Sports Unified (ASU) (www.ASUnified.com), the world’s leading Pan-African sports business hub, is pleased to announce the release of its highly anticipated 2025 African Sports Market Trends Report.
Commonwealth Sport Receives Lekwungen Paddle In Support Of Indigenous Peoples Declaration
President Chris Jenkins received the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Paddle at Canada House on Thursday, 20 February, marking an official call on sports organisations, institutions, governments, Commonwealth Games organisers, and Indigenous peoples to work together to support and implement the spirit and actions of the Commonwealth Sport Declaration on Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous Peoples.
Ghana Police Arrest Former Minister, 2 Others Over Deadly Stadium Violence at Nsoatre
Accra, Ghana//-The Ghana Police Service has arrested three individuals in connection with the violent disturbances that erupted during a football match between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC at Nsoatre in the Bono Region.
Carabao Cup Semifinals, Second Legs Preview, 5-6 February 2025
The identity of the two finalists for the Carabao Cup will be decided on the midweek of 5-6 February 2025, with Newcastle United and Arsenal, as well as Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, meeting for the second leg of their semifinal ties.